Monday, January 5, 2009

looking back on '08, and forward to '09.

Here is what I predicted for '08...kinda off on a couple things...We'll see how I do this year.

***This is what actually happened in 2008.***

January- I got home from Ukraine. I moved in to my own 2 bedroom apartment in the Avenues. I left for Peru.

February- I got home from my amazing trip to Peru on Feb. 15th. I met Paul on Feb. 16th.

March- Kristin broke her foot and I became her designated driver. I got an angel bed. I started trying a ton of different churches.

April- The Mexico rediscovery trip (year 3) didn't happen in Feb. like I predicted. I went in April.

May- I went to Kristin and Taylors graduations but didn't meet Andrew. I went to Hawaii.

June- Dave and Neally got married. I found myself spending a ton of time with Paul. I went to Vegas with Kristin where she had a job interview.

July- I learned a lot about the Lord, and realized the positive changes I was making in my life. Paul and I took a break. Kristin moved to Vegas.

August- I started photo facial laser treatments for sun damage. I went to California with Paul.

September- Paul and I officially started dating. We went to California again.

October- I wasn't Winnie the Pooh for Halloween. I visited Kristin at her new home in Vegas. Paul and I went to California again.

November- Paul had a birthday and finished his time at Standing Together. Scott and Laura got married. Celine Dion postponed her concert til Feb.

December- We went to California. Then we went to California again for Christmas. I kissed Paul...(a good option for a future husband) under the mistletoe. No, it wasn't our first kiss, but it was our first kiss under mistletoe. My fear of commitment has disappeared.

***My 2009 predictions/hopes/thoughts.***

January- We go to California. We talk about Mha...... Paul starts a new job. I start looking for a second or new job.

February- I finally finish laser treatments. I go to the Celine Dion concert. I start a new job.

March- I get engaged...ish... I don't go on my 4th Mexico rediscovery vacation.

April- Grandpa turns 90 and I convince the fam to have a big party! I love Grandpas, especially mine.

May- I simplify and de-junk my apartment.

June- I move. I get married.

July- I buy the new TV that I thought I'd buy a year ago.

August- Paul and I go on a sunny vacation to celebrate how well I did at staying out of the sun for a year.

September- I get baby hungry.

October- I bust out the ol' Winnie the Pooh for another year, and I try to find Tigger for Paul.

November- I get baby hungry...did I mention that?...

December- We talk about moving...

I really have no clue what '09 looks like, so my predictions could be, and probably are way off...but I feel like its gonna be a good year and I'm looking forward to it.

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Maybe I don't know. I guess I do it so people will know I'm here, on the planet. And then maybe in a couple years, or like 60 years, when I'm not here, someone will come across this Andrea person and wonder if the address is 'its me andrea' or 'its mean drea' Anyway, I'm just leaving a little mark. I was carefree. I was confused. I was hungry. I was mad. I was in love. I was sad. I was hurt. I was flirtatious. I was giddy. I was tired. I was determined. I was discouraged. I was sarcastic. I was daring. I was happy. I had ideas. I had hope.